I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo
PoorSocorro County, New Mexico · 8.0 M N JCT I-25/ US-380 · Structure no. 000000000007023
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,854
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,854 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,041 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo carry?
About 8,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Matanza Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.